The first tournament was in 2008, which was won by Rajasthan Royals but the most successful sides are Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians who have all won the tournament twice.

Millions of cricket fans across the globe are waiting to catch VIVO IPL 2017 live telecast on their TV set. The 10th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 10) will broadcast worldwide on various TV channels.

IPL T20 every year which is watched by billions of cricket fans, especially in India. Sony Entertainment Television (SET MAX) and Sony Pictures Network (SPN) is the official broadcaster and television channel network for VIVO IPL 2017.

Whereas, the VIVO IPL 2017 Live Streaming will be available online on the official website of Star Sports and Hotstar.com.

When does the VIVO IPL 2017 season start, and where can I watch matches?

The first game of the competition is on April 5 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In 2010, the IPL became the first sporting event in the world to be broadcast live on YouTube.

In India, Sony Six, Sony Max, Sony ESPN have the broadcast rights to show the games. Last year the ninth edition of the contest reached a viewership of 335 million and they will be expecting another increase on that.

VIVO IPL 2017 Live Streaming and List of Broadcasting TV Channels

India: Set Max & Sony Six to broadcast every IPL 2017 match live in India both in English and Hindi commentary.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports and ITV4 to cover majority of IPL matches in the UK

USA: ESPN has the broadcasting rights in the USA but US viewers can only watch live IPL through ESPN’s digital platforms and they have to buy ESPN Cricket pass to watch live costing $30 a month subscription

Canada: SportsNet cover IPL matches in Canada.

Australia: Channel ONE might broadcast IPL 2017 season but it’s not confirmed yet. As parent network company “Network Ten” has yet to announce any details for upcoming season.

South Africa & other African countries: SuperSports has been broadcasting IPL in South Africa and other sub-Sahara African countries since the start of IPL. They will continue to broadcast live action of IPL in African region.

New Zealand: Sky New Zealand has the broadcasting deal with IPL and they will continue to broadcast in New Zealand.

Pakistan: Geo Super will broadcast IPL matches in Pakistan.

Sri Lanka: Carlton Sports Network has the IPL rights since 2012 and this season they will cover the matches live in Sri Lanka as well.

Bangladesh: Maasaranga TV.

Afghanistan: Set Max & Sony Six.

Caribbean Islands: SportsMax will continue this coverage in Caribbeans in 2017 IPL season.